Aueron, Fred, M, MD

Peter Perdik, MD, practices both internal medicine and pulmonary medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine specializing in pulmonary disease. Dr. Perdik has special clinical interests and expertise in the treatment of asthma and COPD and smoking cessation counseling.Dr. Perdik is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Hofstra University School of Medicine. He teaches physical diagnosis, clinical learning and preceptor students in the Bayside, NY office. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Perdik has a masters degree from the University of Southern California in medical management."I decided to enter health care because its who I am I cant imagine doing anything else. Establishing rapport, trust and good communication are keys to good patient care, Dr. Perdik says. In addition, it is important to follow appropriate evidence-based evaluation and treatment of medical conditions. It is most important to me to actively listen to patient concerns and update clinical conditions, medications and preventative health screening.When he is not working with his patients, Dr. Perdik values spending time with his family and friends.

Troy Dickinson, DO is a family practitioner caring for patients ages 7 and older with a sub-specialty in non-operative sports medicine. Dr. Dickinson received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and American Osteopathic Board of Sports Medicine. He is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Board Association of Sports Medicine, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, and the Long Island Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.Dr. Dickinsons philosophy is to treat every patient as if they were family and educate them about their diagnosis, and thinks the most important aspect of a patient visit is that they leave the office understanding the reason behind their visit. He is passionate about educating people about the importance of getting vaccinated in order to decrease the likelihood of contracting a potentially debilitating disease.He decided to pursue medicine after his grandmother passed away from complications from diabetes, amputations and dementia. He wanted to become a physician to help other people avoid similar situations. I enjoy being able to affect peoples lives for the better. If I am able to help just one person the entire day, its a good day, says Dr. Dickinson.When not practicing medicine, Dr. Dickinson enjoys boating, sporting event and watching his children compete in college level lacrosse.

Andrew Vanderlofske, NP is a member of Summit Healths Primary Care team. Andrew is a board-certified nurse practitioner with 20 years as a critical care nurse and seven years as a nurse practitioner in Primary Care. He has acquired strengths at practicing evidence-based guidelines in clinical practice and gained extensive knowledge as a hands-on preceptor in clinical training.Mr. Vanderlofskes past experience was as a Critical Care Registered Nurse in the areas of electrophysiology, cardiac surgical step-down and operating room units. For the last six years, he has worked in hematology/oncology and primary care.He originally pursued a career in health care after enlisting in the military and joining the Navy Medical Corp at the age of 18. As a hospital corpsman, he became certified as an emergency medical technician and has been in health care since 1979.Caring for patients is based on good communication. Patients who understand what you are doing for them feel better, says Mr. Vanderlofske. What I enjoy the most is helping people and being concerned for their welfare and health. The by-product of caring for and helping other people produces a sense of well-being and knowing that what I am doing really matters.When not working, he is passionate about the environment and is an avid fisherman who spends as much time as possible fishing for local species in Long Island waters and surrounding states.